The Man with the Golden Arm (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1955, The Man with the Golden Arm is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 119 minutes. “An 'untouchable' theme…an unusual motion picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A junkie must face his true self to kick his drug addiction.
Who’s in it. The Man with the Golden Arm stars Frank Sinatra as Frankie Machine, Eleanor Parker as Zosch Machine, Kim Novak as Molly and Arnold Stang as Sparrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Man with the Golden Arm has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, FlixFling and FilmBox+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man with the Golden Arm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with the Golden Arm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)?
- In US, The Man with the Golden Arm is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Brew and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man with the Golden Arm worth watching?
- The Man with the Golden Arm holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man with the Golden Arm?
- The Man with the Golden Arm stars Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak, Arnold Stang and Darren McGavin.
- When was The Man with the Golden Arm released?
- The Man with the Golden Arm was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.